Israel: IAF uses Hermes 450 drones for precision strikes on Hamas targets
Squadron 161, known as the 'Black Snake,' operates the Elbit Systems Hermes 450 UAV (Zik), one of the unmanned systems armed with various types of munitions.
UNITAS 2023: Textron Systems’ game-changing Aerosonde HQ UAS
Textron Systems' Aerosonde UAS offers superior reliability and multi-mission performance in its class.
Netherlands to deploy MQ-9 Reapers to protect NATO’s eastern flank
The Netherlands will station three MQ-9 Reaper drones in Romania to contribute to the defence of NATO’s eastern flank.
Germany allows Israeli Air Force to use leased Heron TP drones in war
Germany has allowed the Israeli Air Force to use the Heron TP UAVs that it leases from Israel in the ongoing war.
Poland takes delivery of third batch of Bayraktar TB2 drones
On October 6, the Polish Armament Agency announced that the Polish Air Force had received the third batch of Bayraktar TB2 drones.
Antonov to cooperate with Turgis & Gaillard on Aarok drone production
French company Turgis & Gaillard has signed an agreement with the Ukrainian state enterprise Antonov for the joint production of a scaled-down and cheaper version of the Aarok drone.
German SOF to receive Quantum Systems’ Vector reconnaissance drones
German defence procurement agency, BAAINBW, inked a framework agreement with Quantum Systems for the supply of Vector VTOL drones as part of the FALKE program.
Leonardo DRS unveils new 5-inch electro-optical/infrared stabilized gimbal
Leonardo DRS has unveiled its next-generation 5-inch stabilized, multi-sensor EO/IR payload gimbal, with market leading high-definition nighttime imaging capability.
Israeli intelligence: European parts still in Iranian drones
Israeli intelligence organizations have been closely monitoring Iran's use of "straw" companies in Europe to acquire critical components for its UAV industry.
Bundeswehr orders LUNA NG reconnesaince drones from Rheinmetall
The German Bundeswehr has contracted with Rheinmetall to supply the new LUNA NG air-supported reconnaissance drone.
Australia commits to additional MQ-4C Triton
Northrop Grumman will produce an additional MQ-4C Triton multi-intelligence uncrewed aircraft for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
NATO exercises with new maritime unmanned systems in Portugal
Two exercises focusing on the integration of new maritime technologies into NATO operations and the ability of autonomous underwater vehicles to operate together are being held in Portugal this month.